1963 Abarth 1300 vs. 1951 Bristol 400
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1300 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1300 (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1300 | 1951 Bristol 400 | |
Make | Abarth | Bristol |
Model | 1300 | 400 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 54 L |